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Wild Turkey Distilling Co. celebrates Master Distiller Jimmy Russell’s 70th anniversary with the release of Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary 8-Year-Old Bourbon. Crafted in honor of Jimmy, who began working at the distillery at just 18 years old on this day in 1954 (September 10, 1954), this limited-edition release reflects his steadfast dedication to bourbon and will be available globally this fall.

Bardstown Bourbon Company releases Silver Oak Bourbon Finish, featuring a blend of bourbons aged up to 15 years. This special release for Bourbon Heritage Month showcases a unique bourbon finished in Silver Oak Cabernet Napa wine barrels, as part of their Collaborative Series.

The world’s smallest floating rackhouse, an experiment by Hard Truth Distilling in Nashville, Indiana, aged the new Grounded in Truth Straight Rye Whiskey Single Barrel release. Only 100 bottles of this rare whiskey are being sold at auction to support Farm Aid and family farmers. Bryan Smith, Master Distiller, shares more about the this exclusive Indiana whiskey release

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. introduces a limited Cognac Barrel Finished Bourbon, blending their small batch bourbon with complex layers of dried fruit, warm spices, and the elegant depth of French cognac. This exclusive new release will be available only in Kentucky, starting September 7, 2024, including at their Louisville distillery.

Bardstown Bourbon Company’s new High Wheat Bourbon Whiskey. This Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, slated for release soon, features one of the highest percentage wheated mashbills in the bourbon category.

All about the 2024 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Whiskey release at 12 years old and learn how to enter the national sweepstakes for a chance to purchase this rare, limited-edition bourbon. Hand-selected by Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris and Master Taster Melissa Rift, with aid from Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo, the Kentucky bourbon whiskey came from just 209 total barrels.

Four Roses 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon launches September 14. Crafted from 12 to 20-year-old bourbons and bottled at 108.2 proof, this exclusive release offers 16,680 non-chill filtered bottles at $220 each. Here’s everything you need to know about this release and how to get a bottle

Eastern Light Distilling celebrates a major milestone with the groundbreaking of their new $143.7 million distillery in Morehead, Kentucky. Joined by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and local officials along with cofounders Caleb Kilburn and Cordell Lawrence, this project promises 50 new jobs and innovation in bourbon production. Set to open in late 2025, the distillery will strengthen Kentucky’s bourbon heritage and support craft distillers statewide.

Baby Jane Bourbon by Widow Jane from Brooklyn, features a new proprietary strain of heirloom corn, thought to be the first bourbon of its kind. Developed through the natural cross-pollination of Bloody Butcher and Wapsie Valley corn, this blend embodies a decade of dedicated cultivation and innovation. Aged 4-6 years and available nationwide, Baby Jane marks a new chapter for Widow Jane Distillery.

Belmont Stakes 2024 winner: Discover what the champion would be if it were a whiskey, featuring insights from Albany Distilling Co. Watch our bourbon tasting and review with Albany Distilling Co. and Ironweed Bourbon Whiskey live from the distillery as we enjoy race day for the 155th Belmont Stakes being held this year at Saratoga Race Course.